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April 8th, 2009
11:59 PM ET
TONIGHT: Richardson's fatal fall
What really happened to Natasha Richardson on that ski slope? Dr. Sanjay Gupta investigates the fatal fall & final moments. Tonight, 10 ET
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It's important to note that the the lack of air ambulance service that may have been a factor in Natasha Richardson's death is a situation unique to the province of Quebec. Calling it an issue of "Canada's critical care", as the promo on CNN.com currently does, is very misleading. For instance, right next door to Quebec, Ontario's "Ornge" (pronounced "orange") air ambulance system is the largest and most sophisticated of its kind on the continent, and a world leader in air medical transport.
To the best of my knowledge every other Canadian province and territory except Quebec also has some form of air ambulance service. Quebec has been under considerable criticism for years from its own medical community on this very issue.
The media has reported that a young girl was saved from a similar fate because the sad and tragic story of Natasha Richardson was well-detailed. The most important tribute to her name and her glorious fame is her contribution to awareness apparent through this significant loss. Condolences to her family.